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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

Capt. F. w. Henderson, a prom
fnent citizen of Lexington, Va, and
for a long time a commissioner in
ohancery, died at his residence in that
piece last Thursday, at an advanced
age. He was a brother Of Mrs. A.
NJ. Forrest, of this place, who left
for Lexington last Thursday morning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01
"GRAND SPECIAL SALE" OF
Fall and Winter
DRESS GOODS.

The offering wit embrace the largest sad
most attractive line ever shown by Us any pre-
cediug season. and viii include among others
the following Incompatible ~bargains:
100 pieces Of 8 inch Atwood Arnheim Suit
ings. in the most varied line Of patterns and
colorings we have ever shown in any one line
Of Dress Goods. embracing hair line medium
stripes. small checks, fancy mixtures In mes
dunn and dark effects, dark around shot, with
high colors. &c. only soc. per yard.
20 pieces 30 inch Atwood Foules, in all the
leading plain shades. myrtle green lizard, olive,
bronze, seal, tabac. caffre, prnuelle, wine,
grenat, marine, navy, &c, &c, only soc. per
yard. =.
brown mixtures, good. seryiceable cloths, only
10 inch An-wUOl cheyiOts. in n half dozen
choice dark shades, worth 6s3<e, only Soc Per
To lend additional interest to this sale. we
have included 6 pieces of so inch All-Wool Tr-
~eots-bfoWn shades only-that were TSS. per
yard. This Is the FIRST time 55c. Tricots were
ever offered nj SOC. per yard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

The assignment of C. E. Harwood
& Co., dry goods merchants of Mar
tinshurg, to S. j. DudaIly is annouced.
Assets. S6,554; liabilities, SO, 1898
preferred creditors So, 1000, including
the banks Of the city.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01
FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
Messrs. wILLET & LIBBEY.
DIED.

At the residence of her son. Allen Entler. in
Shepherdstown. October 18th. 1857, Mrs. ELIZ-
ABETH A. ENTLER. widow of the late Philip
Entler. aged SO years.. 6 months and 8 days.
At McKeesport, Pa, October 25th. 1887. Miss
CATHERINE LUCAS WINTERMoYER.a aged
81 years. 8 months and 9 days. The deceased
was a daughter of Mr.. Henry Wintermoyer,
formerly of Shephcrdstown. Her remains
were interSs& in Elmwood Cemetery, ut Shep-
herdstown.
FRANK GARDNER, in the 2Sd year of his
age
Near Shepherdstown, October 25th. 1887,
SARAH CATHERINE, daughter of Geo. w.
and Eliza T.. Horn, aged 1 year, 2 months and
IS days.
IN MEMoRIAM.
Died Mt her home in Jefferson county. W.
Va, October 18th, 1887. Mrs. CATHAR1NE g..
beloved wife of Mr.. Jos. E. Bell. and mother
of J.. Vance Bell, ex-Treasurer Frederick coun-
ty. Mrs. A. N. Pierce and Mrs. C. r. Hardesty,
of Clarke county. Va. aged "a years.
Her life. which was active until its close. was
characterized ny devotion to duty. She was
possessed of a firm mind. well tempered by a
gentle spirit which gave her character q quiet
force that won the confidence OF those with
whom she came In contact. She bore the trials
of life cheerfully. with accomplishing forti-
tude. always looking for the silver lining OF the
cloud. She had q keen sense of integrity and
henor-ana there are few who walking so
nodestly IN all Inc pains OF oany uuIy nave
left more sincere mouruers.
Her remains were taken 10 Smithield. where
a large congregation assembled in the u. E.
Church South. where her pastor. Mr.. +. Stroth-
er, preached a sermon full of love for the de-
ceased-giving q faithful account of her noble
life she having been o consistent member of
the N. E. Church for half n century. Her
body was laid to- rest in the Masonic Cemetery,
aud we believe her spirit has Joined that white
ROBBED Throng" slorihed in being a well done
good and faithful servant
H.
Winchester Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01
GLOVES FOR ONE DOLLAR.

ThrsoIoss which We eoa.idsr eIesnsztraI..s.
Ladies' 4-Button Suede Gloves. all the lsv
shades. embroidered in fancy and self toiors.
only 81 per pair. Ladies 6-Button Length
soft. elastic and durable, only 81 per pair
Misses 4-ButtOn Suede Gloves. variety Of new
autumn shades, embroidered backs, only 81
per pair.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

A dispatch from Austin, Texas,
says that j. E. Smith, the express
messenger who recently killed two
train robbers near Ell Paso, was paid
$4,000 Thursday by order of Gov.
Ross as n reward for his act. Smith
will probably get $1,000 more from
the express company and $1,000 from
the railroad company, making a total
of $4,000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

The following were elected officers
Of the Grand Lodge, 1. o. o. F., at
Wheeling, last week: G.. NJ. Fought,
Grand Master; R. Alexander, Dep
uty Grand Master; S. A. Steele,
Grand Warden; E. A. Billingslea,
Grand Secretary; A. F. Lang, Grand
Representative.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

The cornerstone of the Lee mon
ument was laid in Richmond last
Thursday, with imposing civic and
military ceremonies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

Mr.. John NJ. Hood. president and
general manager of the Western Ma
ryland Railroad, and Mr.. John S.
Harden, secretary and treasurer,
have been reelected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01
Democratic Victory in RaIti-
After the most desperate stru,

After the most desperate struggle
by its opponents, the Democracy, on
Wednesday, carried Baltimore, elect
ing Ferdinand Latrobe, Dem, May
or, over d. l.. Bartlett, Rep, by 4
495 majority, and carrying both
branches of the Council by 10 to II.
The vote stood-Latrobe 1897
Bartlett, 3o,332.. a glorious victory
for the Democrats.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson delivered
several able speeches in Virginia last
week. .
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

The Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
road has been placed in the hands Of
a receiver.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

The Hon. Jonathan NJ. Bennett died
at his residence in Weston, w. Va,
Friday last, aged IS years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

The President has designated
Thursday, the oath day of November,
as Thanksgiving day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

Last night was Halloween, which
Burns describes as
THAT night, when fairies light,
On Cdssiis Dotcndns dance,
Or owre the lays, in splendid blaze,
On sprightly coursers prance."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

It showed last Tuesday at Staun-
ton, Waynesboro' and Charlottes-
willie, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01
Serious Fire in West Virginia

WHEELING, w. VA, Oct. pa
Word has just reached here of a seri-
Gus fire at Spencer, Roane county,
W. Va, on Friday last. There was
nothing to fight the fire with. Two
thirds of the town was destroyed, in
Guiding the Capital Church. Central
Hotel, postofice, Masonic Hall, Clev-
enger House, school-house, court
house, Jail, and several small dwell
ings, and stores. Loss SIS 900; in
uranc $1,000
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

Last Tuesday, snow fell to the
depth-if it had been on dry ground
of four inches. "Porte Crayon'
Cd. A. Strother. the artist in Har-
per, in old times) in his book brings
to mind the fact that just thirty-four
years ago, to q day, October Path,
1858, twelve inches of snow fell in this
region. He was caught in trying to
get from White Sulphur to the Warm
Springs. Our old citizens remem
Der that the snow was SO deep here
that the Grand Jurymen could not
get here to the county court and
there was no meeting of that body.
For the past seven days the ther-
mometer has been down as low as
from 400 to 46o. Fifty-four years
ago, in 1888, we are informed, there
was also heavy snow and through a
very hard winter the earth was sell
dom uncovered.-Staunton Yin.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01

Judge Richie, of the Maryland
Court of Appeals, is dead.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01
Woodward & LoTHRoP.

OUR Catalogue contains q passing notice Of
" every one of our Forty Departments, also
full directions. &c, How To Shop by Mail"
People in the country secure the same uop<
derfuI bargains rs those in the city. Send NJ
. trial order.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-11-01
DR.. Kings SpectacIes.

T HAVE the agency for these spectacles,
i and guarantee to at any eye or return the
money. GEO. T. LIGHT.
October Is, 1857
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-08
THE LEGlsLATURE.
THE SENATE.


SACRAMENTO, January I. - AT IL
o'clock the Senate met. Immediately
mon the conclusion of the reading OF
the journal Carminetti moved to adjourn
The motion was carried by party vote.
THE ASSEMBLY.
The Assembly met at ii o'clock. The
Governors biennial message was read.
A resolution instructing the Secretary
of State to purchase and pay for codes
of the State out Of the $40 allowed each
member for contingent expenses, one
set to be furnished each Assemblyman,
was adopted.
Speaker Jordan called attention to
the Constitutional provision in section
%, article Nv, prohibiting an increase
of pay of attaches during the session
after the time, for which they are ap;
pointed, This provision he said, had
been disregarded previously, and extra
nav has been voted clerks and other
employes toward the end of the session.
He gave fair warning to attaches that
this could not be done this session and
that he would not receive any resoiu.
tion providing for extra pay. he did
this so that there might be no grumbliug
when this order is enforced. Recess.
The Assembly met again at O'CLOCK
and adjourned until $3.50 tomorrow
without transacting any business.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-08
sENATOR EDMUNDS.
He Tries to Upset Our state Leg
iSlature.


islature.
WASHINGTON, January Soon after
the meeting of Congress letters were re-
ceived here by Senators Stanford and
Williams from ex-Speaker W. II. Parks,
of Marysville, CAL, containing strong
constitutional arguments in support OF
the claim of hold.over Senators to retain
their seats OF the present session of the
Legislature. Senator Stanford consulted
Senator Edmunds, of Vermont, Chair
man of the Judiciary Committee, and in
reply Senator Edmunds has written the
following letter:
"DEAR Mr.. STANFORD: Referring to
our conversation, just before the holding
of recess concerning the Constitution of
California respecting the constitution OF
the Legislature, have to say that 1
have examined the question, and am
clear in the opinion that the Senators
elected from the odd numbered districts
in 1884 are entitled to hold for four
years. The language of the constitution
is so clear it seems to me there can
hardly be two opinions upon the ques.
ton. If there be any act of the Legis-
lature of California controverting the
provisions of Section 5, Article Nv, OF
your Constitution of 1879, it is. l think.
absolutely void, for certainly the Con-
stitution of your State must be its su-.
preme law. Sincerely yours.
GEO. f. EDMUNDs,
To Hon. Leland Stanford, United States
Senator.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-08
Advantage the Law will Civ
Canadian Roads.


PHILADELPHIA, January 1.-THE Press
st. Paul, Minn., special says: Col.
William P. Clough, attorney for the
Northern Pacific Railroad, has prepared
for use before Congress an exhaustive
statement of the probable results should
the Interstate Commerce bill become
law. He says it would draw through
business from the Northwest to Canada.
He states at great length the subsidies
and other advantages granted the Cana.
dian Pacific by the Dominion govern
ment, including its exemption from tax.
alton, and says this railway system
stretches along the American border
from ocean to ocean; it has already ar.
ranged to tap all OF the great Ameri.
can traffic centers within twelve
months. 1t will be in competition with
American railroad systems at all promi-
nent points in the Northern States for
the American carrying trade, and it
must have share of that trade to live,
even under the extraordinary conditions
which it enjoys. No Canadian railroad
system can live one year excluded from
the American carrying trade. The
Canadian system will be untrammeled
by any of the restrictions which Ameri.
can legislation will impose on American
lines. 1t will not be under the obliga-
tion, even, to make its rates public; it
will not be perplexed by any problem of
long and short hauls. and it will be free
to change its rates from day to day,
from hour TO hour, and from shipper to
shipper. American roads must go out
OF competition with it, unless equally
free
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-08
How to succeed.

The only way young man without
capital can get on in commercial life is
by earning the good opinion of employ.
ers. Let him perform his duties In a
way that shows that he is not afraid of
doing more than he is paid for doing and
he need never fear promotion. He will
find that heis not as good Judge of what
constitutes days work as he thinks.
The chances are that his employer has
been through the same round of work
and understands perfectly we'll the rela-
tions between them from both sides.
But suppose the employer to be hard
and unappreciative fellow, still such
men know their own interest, and if d
clerk proves himself useful ahey know
better than to part with him for
O matter of money. Genius is defined a.
q capacity for hard work, and the one
thing needful for young man in bust
ness life to do is to prove that he
can work; that he is equal to any
demand made upon his industrial pow
era. He should never stop to think of
what he is to get for his work, but put
himself into It wholly. Suoh demon.
stration will not be thrown away. There
are plenty Of merchants who can lind
room tor clerk who II boiling over with
vim and energy, bat vsry lev who will
eadure ~ slSeGAsd o. the shirk. Gen.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-08
EASTERN.
Inquest OH the Ohio Rail-
road Wreck.
INTERSTATE COMMERCE BILL.
1t Will be of Great Advantage to
the Canadian Pacific Rail-
road Company.
spsefa. to the Herald ovtae Associated Prsssl

Special to the Herald bp the Associated Pressl
CLEVELAND, O., January THE in
quest into the cause of the Baltimore
and Ohio wreck at Republic, o., was
begun at 2 o'clock this afternoon at
Tiffin. A special to the Leader says that
the city hall, where the inquest is being
held, was crowded. The first witness
examined was L. f. Fletcher, conductor
of the freight train. He said: "Ed.
Killer was engineer Of the freight, and
w. J. Cullison freman. We ran from
Tiffin to Seneca siding. about three and
one.half miles from here and side
tracked for the eastern express. After
this train passed We had forty five min.
utes in which to make the Republic sid
ing. We left this place with l40 pounds
of steam. After getting two miles, l
noticed that the train was Stacking. I
went forward over the cars, eighteen in
number, to the engine to see
what was wrong. l found that
the steam had run down to forty
pounds. opened the door of the fur
mace and looked at the fire, then looked
at my watch and saw that we mad but
four minutes until No. 6. west bound
express, was due. I took red and white
lamps and raoahead to flag her. I got
about one hundred yards in the curve
and signaled her to stop. As the ex-
press approached l noticed that the
engineer had reversed the engine. In
the meantime the freight had come to
stand and the engineer had shut off
steam and jumped off when the collision
occurred. The engineer had been drink.
ing. l saw him take two drinks of
whisky at Bloomdale and two at Eos.
toria. When l saw we had but four
minutes to make the siding at Republic,
the engineer did not seem to realize the
danger.
W. j. Cullison, fireman on the freight,
was next called. He said: 1--WE had
trouble in keeping up the fire. We had
l4O pounds of steam when we left Sem
eca siding. The train ran four or five
miles, when the steam was down to sixty
pounds. We were then going about
three miles per hour. The conductor
came in, looked at the fire and said it
was all right. When he went ahead to
flag and saw the express coming he
yelled back for us to jump"
Chas. Snider, of Columbus, O., was
the front brakeman on the freight. He
said: II was in the cab of the engine
and noticed that they had but one
gauge of water when they should have
had at least three. was going
ahead to flag, but the conductor grabbed
the lantern and went. know nothing
about either the conductor or engineer
drinking"
Thomas Heskett of Wheeling, w. Va,
conductor of the express on the night of
the collision, testified: "The express
was three minutes late at Republic. l
had about sixty passengers, fourteen or
fifteen in the smoker. OF that number
five escaped from the smoker, two by
being thrown out of the top of the car
uninjured and three somewhat injured.
/ think there were not more than ten
killed."
Adjourned until tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-08
FOREIGN.
Another Labor Scare in
London.
LATE NEWS FROM THE ORIENT.
French Aassacred by Chinese Pr
rates-The Pope Secures a
Place Of Refuge.

Special 10 the Herald Dyns Assoetssed sess.
LONDON, january. The West End hsd
another labor scare to-day. Crowds e
unemployed workingmen assembled 1.
front OF the Office Of the local Cover.
ment Board and demanded relief. Rlt-
chic, president Of the board, received .
deputation from the crowd outside. but
said he could promise nothing. when
the crowd was apprised Of this il hoo1-
ed the Government and marched 4,
Trafalgar square, whore an indieustIoa
meeting was held and = resolutio~
adopted protesting against the apathy
Of the Governments. Many Of the rssi-
dents and shopkeepers in the vicinity Of
Trafalgar square, fearing an outbreak of
socialistic riots. closed their shuttem
and barred their doors. but the meeting
dispersed quietly.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-08
THE COAST.
The Subject Of the Hold
over Senators.
LIABLE TO CAUSE CONFUSION
Threatening Letters from san
Francisco Dynamiters-ANe News
papers Sharp Practice.
Especial to the Herald by the Associated fres'

Especial to the Herald by tho Associated fTeS''
SAN FRANCISCO, January Inns
evenings Bulletin says editorialiy on
the subject Of the hold-over SENATOR'S
What effect the split in the Legislature
would have On the affairs OF the State
apart from the United States Senator
ship. is the ugliest part of the whole
business. If the court should not take
the same view of the question as the
Senate OF the United States is Likely to
take. the State government would be
thrown into inextricable confusion.
There would be a chance for two tax
levies. There would be likewise con-
test over every aot of the Legislature.
But the majority of the court. under
whose opinion mainly the present Senate
has been constituted, has disappeared,
with the exception of Justice Thornton.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-08
The English Grain Trade.

LIVERPOOL, January IA leading
weekly grain circular says: Wheat has
been rather quiet. This was naturally
expected after the recent advance. En-
glish wheat is in small supply. Interi-
or market prices are again ls@2s dearer.
There are no cargoes off the coast. Few
sales for shipment were made at the
late rates at to.day's market. There
was no great attendance. Wheat was
quiet with limited demand. Prices wers
sometimes Id below Tuesdays rates.
Flour was firm and unchanged. Corn
was in fair demand; offerings were small
and prices were fully Id dearer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-08
Profits Of willow Culture.


There are about fifteen farmers and
others in Wayne county now engaged in
raising willow shoots for market. The
willows are used in the manufacture of
baskets and chairs, and considering the
small exp(nse of planting and cultivat-
ing this peculiar crop, it is one of the
most profitable in all this region. This
season it promises to be far more profit
able than peppermint oil. Low, marshy
land is preferable for raising Willows,
but is not necessary. The cost of plant
ing-small shoots or twigs being used
is about SIS an acre. and there is but one
planting necessary for years. The only
other expenses are for trimming and
gathering. The former operation costs
$6 an acre. and the latter about SIS.
After the willows are gathered they are
bound in bundles and shipped as soon
as possible. They are sold by weight,
the average price being SIG ton. Two
years ago $40 ton was paid, Six tons
to the acre is the average yield, so that
an acre of young willows is usually
worth 500 each year. There is always
good demand for the crop in New
York and Philadelphia.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-08
STARVED TO DEATH.
Two Old Misers Too Stingy to
Eat.

PHILADELPHIA, January This af-
ternoon policeman forced an entrance
to the rear of frame dwelling at 1925
locust street and discovered the dead
bodies of two old misers, Joseph Perry,
aged rs years, and Robert Price, aged
60 years. They were cousins. They oc-
cupied two rooms ON the ground floor,
both of which were scantily furnished,
while the door leading to the second
floor was locked and barred and nailed
to keep ont intruders. They refused to
associate with anyone in the neighbor-
hood. Perry was in the auction
business from which he retired ten
years ago. His fortune is variously
estimated at from 500, 900 to $3.50, 900.
Price was carpenter and did odd jobs
When an examination was made of
Perry's effects three watches. three
bank checks, aggregating $l9l, one
share of stock in the Philadelphia, Will
mington and Baltimore Railroad, thirty
six shares of stock in the Masonic Hall
and several dollars in gold, silver and
fractional currency were found. Both
were terribly emaciated and had every
appearance of having been starved to
death,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-08
THE SMALLPOX.
Fears Of nm Outbreak In Brook
lYn.

New YORK, January THE cpl.
demic of smallpox is feared in Brooklyn.
The first cases occurred q week or more
ago in densely populated section OF
toe city, where there are 100, 600 people
in houses lily built on land which has
been reclaimed from swamp. II is
openly charged that number of cases
Of smallpox have been allowed to pass
unnoticed to the pest house, without due
regard to the safety of the
neighborhood, and permitting chill.
dren to congregate near by when
their parents were being removed
from the house to the van and that per.
sons whose clothing was infected were
permitted to 60 about the streets at will.
That in one case woman who had
been watching beside her husband, who
was i'll with smallpox, was taken with.
ont having changed hergarments, in the
Police Court on charge Of having con-
cealed a case of contagious disease. A
vigorous course of vaccination is now be.
ing applied.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-08
PoWderly Endorsed.

DENNER, January THE annual
meeting of district No. IL Knights Of
Labor, embracing every town touched
by the main line or branches of the Un.
ion Pacific railway, which has been in
session here since Sunday, on Tuesday
passed resolutions endor sing every act
ion taken by Grand Master Workman
Powderly in the settlement of the
Southwestern and Chicago strikes, as
we'll as his views regarding trades unions.
The convention pledges its members to
stand by Mr.. Powderly in his work and
pronounces him one of the greatest
statesmen of the age.